Alexander Luria

Soviet psychologist (1902–1977)
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Alexander Luria
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Alexander Luria

Summary

Alexander Luria is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kazan[2]. He was born on July 3, 1902[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on August 14, 1977[5]. He worked as a physician[6], psychologist[7], special education teacher[8], and anthropologist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kazan[2], Alexander Luria…
  • Alexander Luria passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Alexander Luria was born on July 3, 1902[3].
  • Alexander Luria was born on July 16, 1902[11].
  • Alexander Luria died on August 14, 1977[5].
  • Alexander Luria's father was Roman Luriya[12].
  • Alexander Luria held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Alexander Luria worked as a physician[6].
  • Alexander Luria's professions included psychologist[7].
  • Alexander Luria's professions included special education teacher[8].
  • Alexander Luria worked as an anthropologist[9].
  • Alexander Luria's field of work was neuropsychology[14].
  • Alexander Luria's field of work was psycholinguistics[15].
  • Alexander Luria's field of work was volkerpsychologie[16].
  • Alexander Luria was employed by Lomonosov Moscow State University[17].
  • Among Alexander Luria's employers was Burdenko Neurosurgery Institute[18].
  • Alexander Luria's education included a stint at Kazan State Medical University[19].
  • Alexander Luria was educated at I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University[20].
  • Alexander Luria's doctoral advisor was Lev Vygotsky[21].
  • A notable student of Alexander Luria was Boris Velichkovsky[22].
  • A notable student of Alexander Luria was Alexander Meshcheriakov[23].
  • A notable student of Alexander Luria was Evgenia Khomskaya[24].
  • A notable student of Alexander Luria was Elkhonon Goldberg[25].
  • A notable student of Alexander Luria was Oleg Tikhomirov[26].
  • Alexander Luria received the Mikhail Lomonosov Award[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Luria's place of birth was Kazan[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 3, 1902[3] and July 16, 1902[11]. His father was Roman Luriya[12].

Education

Educated at Kazan State Medical University[19], a university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1814[30], headquartered in Kazan[31] and I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University[20], a university[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1758[34]. Alexander Luria's doctoral advisor was Lev Vygotsky[21]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Pedagogy Sciences[35] and Doctor of Sciences in Medicine[36]. He studied under Lev Vygotsky[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], psychologist[7], special education teacher[8], and anthropologist[9]. Fields of work include neuropsychology[14], a branch of psychology[38]; psycholinguistics[15], a field of study[39]; and volkerpsychologie[16], a branch of science[40]. Employers include Lomonosov Moscow State University[17], a public university[41], in Russia[42], founded in 1755[43], headquartered in Moscow[44] and Burdenko Neurosurgery Institute[18], a research institute[45], in Russia[46], founded in 1932[47], headquartered in Moscow[48]. Notable students include Boris Velichkovsky[22], Alexander Meshcheriakov[23], Evgenia Khomskaya[24], Elkhonon Goldberg[25], and Oleg Tikhomirov[26]. Doctoral students include Boris Velichkovsky[49], a psychologist[50], 1947–2022[51], of Soviet Union[52], specialised in cognitive science[53]; Vladimir Lubovsky[54], a scientist[55], 1923–2017[56], of Russia[57], awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[58], specialised in special psychology[59]; Alexander Meshcheriakov[60], a psychologist[61], 1923–1974[62], of Soviet Union[63], awarded the USSR State Prize[64]; Susanna Rubinstein[65], a psychologist[66], 1911–1990[67], of Russian Empire[68], specialised in abnormal psychology[69]; Evgenia Khomskaya[70]; and Victor Lebedinsky[71].

Recognition

Awards received include Mikhail Lomonosov Award[27], a performance-related pay[72], in Russia[73], founded in 1944[74]; Order of the Badge of Honour[75], a socialist order of merit[76], in Soviet Union[77], founded in 1935[78]; Order of Lenin[79], an order[80], in Soviet Union[81], founded in 1930[82]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[83], a socialist order of merit[84], in Soviet Union[85], founded in 1928[86]; honorary doctor of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University[87], an award[88], in Poland[89]; and Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[90].

Death and Burial

Alexander Luria died on August 14, 1977[5]. He died in Moscow[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Luria has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]

His notable doctoral advisees include Elkhonon Goldberg[92], a neuroscientist[93], b. 1946[94], of Soviet Union[95], specialised in neuropsychology[96].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Luria born?

Alexander Luria was born in Kazan[2].

Where did Alexander Luria die?

Alexander Luria passed away in Moscow[4].

Who were Alexander Luria's parents?

Alexander Luria's father was Roman Luriya[12].

What did Alexander Luria do for work?

Alexander Luria worked as physician[6], psychologist[7], special education teacher[8], and anthropologist[9].

Where did Alexander Luria go to school?

Alexander Luria was educated at Kazan State Medical University[19] and I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University[20].

What awards did Alexander Luria receive?

Honors received include Mikhail Lomonosov Award[27], Order of the Badge of Honour[75], Order of Lenin[79], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[83].

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